剑桥词典a statement in which you say or admit something that you believe , support , or intend to do 宣称；声明 They were imprisoned for their avowal of anti-government beliefs . 由于公开宣称自己的反政府信念，他们被捕入狱。 Her public avowals to reduce crime have yet to be put into effect . 她公开宣称要减少犯罪，但是其计划还有待付诸实施。 返回 avowal